Laser Hair Removal

The laser creates a beam of high-intensity light that penetrates deep into skin tissue where it delivers a controlled amount of targeted therapeutic heat. Candela’s patented Dynamic Cooling Device™ (DCD™) technology protects the upper layers of your skin with a cooling burst of cryogen. Together, the long-pulse laser and DCD cooling offer optimal treatment with minimal side effects.

Treatment Expectation

Treatment will take place in your practitioner’s office. You will wear safety eyewear to protect your eyes from the laser light. Your practitioner will guide the laser to the treatment areas with a small handpiece. Each laser pulse may be preceded by a short pulse of cooling spray. A treatment could take as little as a few minutes to as long as an hour, depending on the area and condition being treated.

Does it hurt?

Some patients may feel a slight discomfort with each laser pulse, sometimes described as the snapping of a rubber band on the skin. This discomfort resolves in several seconds and is minimized by Candela’s DCD cooling. For some patients, a topical anesthetic may be used prior to treatment. Be sure to discuss this with your practitioner.

What precautions should I take after treatment?

After laser treatment, prevent sun exposure by applying sunblock (SPF 30 or above). In the first few days after treatment, don’t scrub or rinse the treated areas with abrasive skin cleansers. Your practitioner may advise additional precautions.

Skin Rejuvenation

Laser resurfacing, mechanical resurfacing, chemical peels and injectable products can improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles of the entire face or those that develop in specific regions of the face, such as the upper lip and around the eyes. These treatments can also be used to address pigmentation disorders, such as sun and age spots, and they can be used to improve the appearance of acne scars or other skin conditions.

Treatment Expectation

With the dwindling production of collagen, skin can lose structure, become dry, have less fat, and begin to appear wrinkled, loose, and saggy. Skin rejuvenation encourages collagen growth to help skin become fuller and more youthful.

Does it hurt?

The answer isn’t a straightforward yes or no, as different patients have various tolerances for pain and discomfort than others. However, you can expect to feel slight discomfort during your laser skin resurfacing procedure; a rare number of patients may find the treatment painful.

What precautions should I take after treatment?

Care should be taken to prevent trauma to the treated site: avoid hot baths, massage, irritating skincare products or exfoliants, etc. The skin should be kept clean to avoid contamination or infection; any mechanical or thermal damage to the area must be avoided.

Spider Vein Removal

THROUGH THE SCIENCE OF OUR ADVANCED LASER TECHNOLOGY AT DEPILEX AESTHETICS, WE OFFER NON-INVASIVE VEIN REMOVAL TREATMENT FOR THE REMOVAL OF SMALL VASCULAR LESIONS INCLUDING FACIAL THREAD VEINS AND LEG VEINS.

Treatment Expectations

YAG laser technology we offer a non-invasive vein removal treatment for the
removal of smaller vascular lesions including facial thread veins and leg veins
(telangiectasias).A vein is a small blood vessel that sits near the surface of the skin. During vein removal treatment, laser light targets the blood that contains hemoglobin within the vessels.The hemoglobin absorbs the laser light emitted converting it into heat.

Does it hurt?

Some patients may feel a slight discomfort with each laser pulse, sometimes described as the snapping of a rubber band on the skin. This discomfort resolves in several seconds and is minimized by Candela’s DCD cooling. For some patients, a topical anesthetic may be used prior to treatment. Be sure to discuss this with your practitioner.

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What precautions should I take after treatment?

After laser treatment, prevent sun exposure by applying sunblock (SPF 30 or above). In the first few days after treatment, don’t scrub or rinse the treated areas with abrasive skin cleansers. Your practitioner may advise additional precautions.

Toenail Fungal Treatment

The Yag laser provides a safe and effective solution for the treatment of nail fungus (onychomycosis). It effectively targets the fungi responsible for infection, while leaving the nail and surrounding healthy tissue intact. 

Treatment Expectations

Laser therapy penetrates both the toenail and the soft tissue. This not only immediately kills the hard-to-target fungus, it also promotes new and healthy nail growth. When it comes to how long it takes for laser toenail fungus therapy to work, most patients can expect to fully heal within 6 to 9 months.

Does it hurt?

The treatment is almost always painless, though you may feel warmth or tingling on the nail bed during the treatment. After toenail laser treatment, most patients display healthy new nail growth without damage to the surrounding tissue.

What precautions should I take after treatment?

Always wear flip flops in public areas. NEVER go barefoot – Toenails should be clipped straight across. – Sterilize your clippers and files in bleach after every use – NEVER share clippers or files with ANYONE – If your shoes and/or socks become wet immediately change them into dry footwear.

Microdermabrasion

Dermabrasion is a procedure in which the skin is cooled and then a specialized high-speed rotary instrument is used to “sand” the skin. This abrasive or planing action improves your skin contour as a new layer of skin replaces the treated skin, resulting in a smoother, refreshed appearance.

Treatment Expectations

After dermabrasion, your new skin will be sensitive and red. Swelling will begin to decrease within a few days to a week, but can last for weeks or even months. It might take about three months for your skin tone to return to normal. Once the treated area begins to heal, you’ll notice that your skin looks smoother.

Does it hurt?

So, to answer the question we started with: Microdermabrasion doesn’t hurt. You may feel a mild discomfort at most. The procedure has been compared to the rough lick of a cat’s tongue. Some say it feels like a gritty facial massage, and others say they feel a minor tugging on the skin.

What precautions should I take after treatment?

Don’t use any other exfoliating products for about three days after your appointment. You should avoid touching, rubbing, or picking your skin, which can slow the healing process. Finally, don’t use products with glycolic acid, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, or topical acne treatments for 24-48 hours.

Botox

Botox injections are noted primarily for the ability to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles. They’re also used to treat conditions such as neck spasms (cervical dystonia), excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), an overactive bladder and lazy eye. Botox injections may also help prevent chronic migraines.

Treatment Expectations

It takes some time for Botox to take effect after it has been injected. Some patients see improvement right away, especially if we are treating fine lines rather than deeper wrinkles. Most patients start to notice diminished wrinkling within a couple of days, though it might take longer to achieve maximum improvement.

Does it hurt?

With topical anesthetic, a Botox® procedure can be virtually painless. Even without a numbing agent, pain is minimal, and you may only feel a little pinch. Injections are very quick and with a trained medical professional, you may not even notice when they happen.

What precautions should I take after treatment?

Do not rub or massage the treated areas for 24 hours. This may help prevent the toxin from spreading to a different area. You can return to your normal activities right after the procedure.

Microneedling

Collagen induction therapy, also known as microneedling, dermarolling, or skin needling, is a cosmetic procedure that involves repeatedly puncturing the skin with tiny, sterile needles. CIT should be separated from other contexts in which microneedling devices are used on the skin.

Treatment Expectations

There are a few temporary side effects to be aware of with microneedling. The procedure causes short-term swelling, redness, and skin flaking, which can last for a few days. Most people can return to wearing regular makeup within a day of treatment.

Does it hurt?

The procedure isn’t overly painful. There are ways to minimize discomfort. The most common side effects of microneedling are skin redness and irritation. Microneedling takes multiple sessions to truly see results, but research has shown it to be an effective, minimally invasive way to improve the health of the skin.

What precautions should I take after treatment?

CLEAN – Use a gentle cleanser and tepid water to cleanse the face for 72 hours post-treatment, and gently dry the treated skin. Always make sure your hands are clean when touching the treated area, and do not use a Clarisonic or other powered cleansing brushes for at least one week after your treatment.

Dermal Fillers

Injectable filler is a soft tissue filler injected into the skin at different depths to help fill in facial wrinkles, provide facial volume, and augment facial features: restoring a smoother appearance. Most of these wrinkle fillers are temporary because they are eventually absorbed by the body.

Treatment Expectations

Minimal Discomfort and Side Effects. Dermal fillers come with few but very minor side effects. These include redness, bruising and tenderness at the injection sites. Dermal fillers are instant, so you can see a visible result immediately after injection. It takes up to 4 weeks for the filler to fully integrate into the tissue and some fillers are more cohesive than others.

Does it hurt?

The injection itself feels kind of like a splinter, but if it’s done properly, the pain should go away right away. The lips may swell a little for a few hours after the procedure. It can feel a bit unsettling, but it should never be painful.

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What precautions should I take after treatment?

DO NOT APPLY ANYTHING TO THE SKIN UNTIL THE DAY AFTER TREATMENT: No cleanser, moisturizer, or makeup! DO NOT massage, touch, or manipulate the injection site. Avoid heavy exercise the day of your treatment. Ice packs may be used to the treated area during the first 12 hours.

Chemical Peel

A chemical peel is a technique used to improve and smooth the texture of the skin. Facial skin is mostly treated, and scarring can be improved. Chemical peels are intended to remove the outermost layers of the skin. To accomplish this task, the chosen peel solution induces a controlled injury to the skin.

Treatment Expectations

Treated areas take about seven to 14 days to heal after a medium chemical peel, but redness might last for months. After a deep chemical peel, you’ll experience severe redness and swelling. You’ll also feel burning and throbbing, and the swelling may even make your eyelids swell shut.

Does it hurt?

A superficial chemical peel will produce a slight burning, tingling sensation on the skin for 3-5 minutes. The mild discomfort subsides once the peel is neutralized. We provide a fan that patients can hold close to their face during the peel which helps reduce any discomfort.

What precautions should I take after treatment?

You may GENTLY apply a cold compress to the treated area(s) as needed for any burning or irritation associated with your treatment. Make sure to avoid excessive heat on the treated area and direct sun exposure of any kind, as well as tanning beds and self-tanners to the treated areas for 4 weeks after treatment.

Dermaplaning

Dermaplaning is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure for your skin. Your healthcare provider uses a special instrument to shave away the uppermost layers of your skin. Dermaplaning can help reduce the appearance of acne scars or other skin imperfections by revealing newer, undamaged skin. It can make your skin look younger, though it doesn’t stop the aging process. Some people also get dermaplaning for hair removal. 

Treatment Expectations

You can expect to see smoother skin and the absence of peach fuzz immediately after the treatment. Your dermaplaning treatment will begin with our licensed esthetician applying a facial solution to help open up the skin’s pores.

Does it hurt?

The practice of using a blade to remove fine facial hairs and dead skin cells, sounds painful. However, that is far from true—it is a painless, safe and quick way to smooth skin.

What precautions should I take after treatment?

After your dermaplaning treatment, you need to follow a simple skincare routine for 2 weeks. Instead of using any harsh cleaning products, use a very mild cleanser to clean your face. Also, you should apply moisturizers as well as skin serums, especially those with hyaluronic acid, after the treatment.

Facials

Our facials are all customized based on the current condition of the skin, the season we’re in and the goal we’re trying to achieve. Every individual is given a consultation, skin analysis and product recommendation along with a specific treatment plan for him/her to achieve the goals we set.

We combine our personalized facials with Light Emitting Diodes (LED) that are highly effective in repairing, clearing, firming and smoothing the skin. It is a very gentle, safe, relaxing, natural treatment that is quite beneficial in treating a variety of skin concerns and has no harmful effects of any kind on the eyes.